Creating a Simple Gallery Wall

One of the best books I read in 2014 was The Nesting Place: It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful by one of my favorite bloggers Myquillin Smith. I savored each chapter, not wanting it to be over.  In it I found inspiration and permission for a home well-lived over perfection. One idea …

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A Simple Tip for Cleaning Up Legos

  My boys were introduced to the wonderful world of Lego this Christmas.  Secretly I love to following a step by step booklet and ending up with a wonderful creation . The only downer?  The clean up. Or missing one and stepping on it with bare feet.  YIKES! Want a simple tip for making Lego …

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Clearing the Dust and Cleaning My Heart…

Photo Credit Over the last several weeks we’ve been working on cleaning the house, getting things organized, going through and cleaning out things we no longer need, etc. My checklist has been longer than the line at Walmart on Black Friday, but it’s going to be so nice to have most if not all of …

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As For Me And My House. {Dayspring Giveaway}

I absolutely LOVE when Dayspring gives me the opportunity to review a product and pass along a giveaway to YOU!  Pure giddiness. It’s a win-win-win. A win for Dayspring to show off their amazing products, a win for me to get something lovely to enjoy, and a win for one of YOU to receive a …

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How To Enjoy a Relaxing Weekend at Home

Comfy Couch. Blankets. Pillows. Pile of Kids. Insert Thumb. (optional) Enjoy for 10-15 minutes or however long the moment happens to last. Hope you are having a comfy, relaxing, cozy, (extended) weekend!  

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The Best of Christmas 2010…

Four boys smiling in one picture?  It’s a Christmas Miracle! I always regret not taking more pictures at holidays.  I like to think that I’m living in the moment, instead of from behind my lens.  But in all actuality, I was probably preoccupied with one or more of the following… …a 20 minute attempt to …

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My “Pledge” to Be More Domestic

You know how I’ve been struggling with balancing it all?  Well, I’ve made some great strides.  I’ve scheduled some “me” appointments, I’ve been exercising more often, I’ve been studying my Bible better, I’ve been working on my role as a wife not just a mother, and a few other things.  However, housekeeping keeps falling through …

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10 Easy Steps for Making Gooey Layered Brownie Bars

I’ve promised to post some of my favorite recipes from my Baking with Betty experience, and I’ve kept you waiting long enough! These Gooey Layered Brownie Bars are delightfully delicious!  It’s a tough call, but I think they were my top favorite dessert that I sampled from our baking extravaganza. I’m disappointed in myself for …

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